University of Utah, City & Metropolitan Planning Department. College of Architecture + Planning
The University of Utah, Presidents Cir, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
The Department of City & Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin in Fall 2020. We seek a colleague with a commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated ability to obtain research funding and publish high-quality peer-reviewed research.
We invite applicants who have expertise in health and planning or planning for healthy communities. In particular, we are interested in candidates whose work occurs at the intersection of planning for diverse populations and topics such as active transportation, aging, ecological planning, economic development, food systems, housing, and public health. The successful candidate will have the capability to work across a range of scales from the neighborhood to the region, potentially addressing issues related to the Intermountain West and engaging local urban and rural communities. We desire candidates interested in collaborating with local indigenous communities through our College’s DesignBuildBluff Program and/or with immigrants and Latin/x communities in the West Side of Salt Lake City through University Neighborhood Partners . A doctoral degree in planning or a related field (e.g. landscape architecture, social ecology, public health, urban geography, urban studies, ethnic studies) is required by July 1, 2020.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of engaged faculty members who are recognized leaders in their fields and place a high value on collaboration and collegiality. This person will also benefit from the strong commitment of the University of Utah to issues of sustainability and interdisciplinary initiatives. The Department’s BA/BS undergraduate degree in Urban Ecology focuses on exploring the interrelationships among social, environmental and economic systems, with an aim toward enhancing the vitality and sustainability of places and communities. The Urban Ecology degree is also taught at the Utah Asia Campus in Songdo, South Korea. The Master of City and Metropolitan Planning (MCMP) is an accredited professional degree with an emphasis on ecological resiliency, smart growth, and social justice through effective communication, collaboration, and innovation. The Ph.D. in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design is research-focused with a 100% success rate in placing graduates in tenure-track positions. The department also offers a Master of Real Estate Development (with School of Business) and Graduate Certificates in Urban Design, Historic Preservation, and Real Estate Development. Applicants are encouraged to consult the department website at http://www.plan.utah.edu/ .
The University of Utah, a Research I university and the flagship institution of the state higher education system, is located in Salt Lake City, which is ranked among the nation’s ten most livable cities and best college towns. Its quality of life is enhanced by a reasonable cost of living, beautiful scenery, year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, convenient transit, and an impressively cosmopolitan and diverse population. Salt Lake County, the state’s largest and characterized as one of the nation’s fastest growing “mega” counties, is among the national leaders in many “creative class” measures. Utah is projected to be the nation’s fastest growing state between 2010 and 2040 with many opportunities for planning professionals. The University of Utah ranks among the world’s top 100 universities and the top 25 public universities in the US. It also enjoys a stable financial environment compared to many other universities.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, teaching statement, and a list of four references (with e-mail addresses and phone numbers) to http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/98130 . Review of applications will begin on Nov 12, 2019 and will remain open until filled. The appointment will begin July 1, 2020. Please address questions regarding this position to Dr. Divya Chandresekhar the search committee chair at CHANDRASEKHAR@arch.utah.edu .
EEO/Diversity Information
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position. Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University’s Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The Department of City & Metropolitan Planning at the University of Utah invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position to begin in Fall 2020. We seek a colleague with a commitment to excellence in teaching and demonstrated ability to obtain research funding and publish high-quality peer-reviewed research.
We invite applicants who have expertise in health and planning or planning for healthy communities. In particular, we are interested in candidates whose work occurs at the intersection of planning for diverse populations and topics such as active transportation, aging, ecological planning, economic development, food systems, housing, and public health. The successful candidate will have the capability to work across a range of scales from the neighborhood to the region, potentially addressing issues related to the Intermountain West and engaging local urban and rural communities. We desire candidates interested in collaborating with local indigenous communities through our College’s DesignBuildBluff Program and/or with immigrants and Latin/x communities in the West Side of Salt Lake City through University Neighborhood Partners . A doctoral degree in planning or a related field (e.g. landscape architecture, social ecology, public health, urban geography, urban studies, ethnic studies) is required by July 1, 2020.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic group of engaged faculty members who are recognized leaders in their fields and place a high value on collaboration and collegiality. This person will also benefit from the strong commitment of the University of Utah to issues of sustainability and interdisciplinary initiatives. The Department’s BA/BS undergraduate degree in Urban Ecology focuses on exploring the interrelationships among social, environmental and economic systems, with an aim toward enhancing the vitality and sustainability of places and communities. The Urban Ecology degree is also taught at the Utah Asia Campus in Songdo, South Korea. The Master of City and Metropolitan Planning (MCMP) is an accredited professional degree with an emphasis on ecological resiliency, smart growth, and social justice through effective communication, collaboration, and innovation. The Ph.D. in Metropolitan Planning, Policy and Design is research-focused with a 100% success rate in placing graduates in tenure-track positions. The department also offers a Master of Real Estate Development (with School of Business) and Graduate Certificates in Urban Design, Historic Preservation, and Real Estate Development. Applicants are encouraged to consult the department website at http://www.plan.utah.edu/ .
The University of Utah, a Research I university and the flagship institution of the state higher education system, is located in Salt Lake City, which is ranked among the nation’s ten most livable cities and best college towns. Its quality of life is enhanced by a reasonable cost of living, beautiful scenery, year-round outdoor recreational opportunities, convenient transit, and an impressively cosmopolitan and diverse population. Salt Lake County, the state’s largest and characterized as one of the nation’s fastest growing “mega” counties, is among the national leaders in many “creative class” measures. Utah is projected to be the nation’s fastest growing state between 2010 and 2040 with many opportunities for planning professionals. The University of Utah ranks among the world’s top 100 universities and the top 25 public universities in the US. It also enjoys a stable financial environment compared to many other universities.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vita, teaching statement, and a list of four references (with e-mail addresses and phone numbers) to http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/98130 . Review of applications will begin on Nov 12, 2019 and will remain open until filled. The appointment will begin July 1, 2020. Please address questions regarding this position to Dr. Divya Chandresekhar the search committee chair at CHANDRASEKHAR@arch.utah.edu .
EEO/Diversity Information
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, status as a person with a disability, genetic information, or Protected Veteran status. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the University’s nondiscrimination or affirmative action policies or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds, and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). To be eligible for retirement contributions, you must be hired into a benefit-eligible position. Employees with prior URS service may elect to enroll in the URS within 30 days of hire. Regardless of whether they are hired into a benefit-eligible position or not, individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS must notify the Benefits Department upon hire. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801)366-7770 or (800)695-4877 or the University’s Benefits Department at (801)581-7447 for information. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
University of Utah, Neurobiology & Anatomy Department
Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor University of Utah, Neurobiology & Anatomy Department
TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION in NEUROSCIENCE
The Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy at the University of Utah (http://www.neuro.utah.edu/) is seeking an outstanding scientist for a tenure track faculty position, with a focus on addressing mechanisms of brain disease. The department is vibrant and growing, with an emphasis on collegiality and collaboration. Areas of expertise in the department range from neurogenetics and developmental biology to circuit neuroscience and behavior. The department is part of a campus-wide neuroscience community, and is involved in a strategic initiative to further develop neuroscience at the University of Utah (https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/neuroscience-initiative/).
For this recruitment, we are interested in candidates who are using multidisciplinary approaches to understand brain disease, with a particular focus on neurodegeneration and disorders associated with aging. Approaches may include combinations of advanced neurotechnologies, genetic analysis in model organisms, dissection of molecular and biochemical mechanisms, investigation of genetic risk factors, or studies on the glial contributions to disease.
The department offers excellent resources to support new faculty, including competitive salary and start-up support, newly renovated research space, active faculty mentoring, core facilities, strong interdepartmental graduate training programs, and a highly collegial research environment, with a growing focus on neuroscience research across campus. A successful applicant will be expected to develop an innovative, independent research program, and to share our commitment to excellence in graduate and medical education.
For full consideration, applications should be received by November 4, 2019. Only electronic applications will be accepted, and should include 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement (limit to 3 pages), and 4) contact information for three references. To apply please go to http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/96285
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or status as a Protected Veteran. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the Universitys nondiscrimination policy or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
Values and Culture The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor University of Utah, Neurobiology & Anatomy Department
TENURE TRACK FACULTY POSITION in NEUROSCIENCE
The Department of Neurobiology & Anatomy at the University of Utah (http://www.neuro.utah.edu/) is seeking an outstanding scientist for a tenure track faculty position, with a focus on addressing mechanisms of brain disease. The department is vibrant and growing, with an emphasis on collegiality and collaboration. Areas of expertise in the department range from neurogenetics and developmental biology to circuit neuroscience and behavior. The department is part of a campus-wide neuroscience community, and is involved in a strategic initiative to further develop neuroscience at the University of Utah (https://uofuhealth.utah.edu/neuroscience-initiative/).
For this recruitment, we are interested in candidates who are using multidisciplinary approaches to understand brain disease, with a particular focus on neurodegeneration and disorders associated with aging. Approaches may include combinations of advanced neurotechnologies, genetic analysis in model organisms, dissection of molecular and biochemical mechanisms, investigation of genetic risk factors, or studies on the glial contributions to disease.
The department offers excellent resources to support new faculty, including competitive salary and start-up support, newly renovated research space, active faculty mentoring, core facilities, strong interdepartmental graduate training programs, and a highly collegial research environment, with a growing focus on neuroscience research across campus. A successful applicant will be expected to develop an innovative, independent research program, and to share our commitment to excellence in graduate and medical education.
For full consideration, applications should be received by November 4, 2019. Only electronic applications will be accepted, and should include 1) cover letter, 2) curriculum vitae, 3) research statement (limit to 3 pages), and 4) contact information for three references. To apply please go to http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/96285
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, national origin, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or status as a Protected Veteran. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. To inquire about the Universitys nondiscrimination policy or to request disability accommodation, please contact: Director, Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Circle, Rm 135, (801) 581-8365.
Values and Culture The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
